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non-eligible

el·i·gi·ble
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [el-i-juh-buh l]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈe-lə-jə-bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [el-i-juh-buh l]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈe-lə-jə-bəl/

Definitions of non-eligible word

  • adjective non-eligible fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: to marry an eligible bachelor. Synonyms: suitable, fitting. Antonyms: ineligible, unsuitable, unacceptable. 1
  • adjective non-eligible meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified. 1
  • adjective non-eligible legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office: eligible for the presidency. 1
  • noun non-eligible a person or thing that is eligible: Among the eligibles, only a few are running for office. 1

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Origin of non-eligible

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; (< Middle French) < Late Latin ēligibilis, equivalent to Latin ē- e-1 + ligi- select + -bilis; see -ible

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Parts of speech for Non-eligible

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-eligible popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for non-eligible

noun non-eligible

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